[NCUC-DISCUSS] New gTLD program auctions

Tue Dec 3 12:02:09 CET 2013

I often wonder when, if or how these "Developing Economies" will ever
mature? :-)

[Sent from my tiny screen wireless device. Excuse mobile brevity and or
unintended typos]
On Dec 3, 2013 1:48 PM, "Tracy F. Hackshaw @ Google" <
tracyhackshaw at gmail.com> wrote:

> On a related note, the GAC has, as per its BA Communique, formally
> established a Working Group to examine (future) new gTLD issues ... one of
> which is Applicant Support and Developing Economies'
> (involvement/participation). A large percentage of the foundational input
> into this Working Group is based on an assessment of the implementation of
> the JAS Working Group recommendations as well as an assessment of the
> effectiveness of the final version of the Applicant Support Program.
>
> An initial position on the issue with the potential, based on wider GAC
> discussion, to move forward to formal GAC Advice is due in Singapore.
>
> I am certain that the inputs of the NCUC, among others, on this topic,
> will be VERY welcomed and immediately considered by the Working Group.
> ------
> Rgds,
>
> Tracy
>
>
> On Dec 2, 2013 11:58 PM, "Rafik Dammak" <rafik.dammak at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Marilia,
>>
>> regarding auctions, one of the proposal (mentioned again in Ba meeting by
>> Avri) was to create an ICANN Foundation to manage those funds coming from
>> auctions. That was suggested in the final report (
>> https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/22970578/Final_Report_JASWG+%28Sept+2011%29_Seth+created_Submitted.pdf)
>> made by the joiny working on new gTLD applicant support or JAS and the
>> board didn't pick-up that recommendation in that time .
>>
>> it is also possible to add other existing funds not related to new gTLD
>> program per se.
>>
>> Another option can be to support applicants from developing countries in
>> second round of the new gTLD program (I would prefer those not having
>> commercial interests to be supported) and working to make it more open and
>> inclusive. Unfortunately, the applicant support was implemented too late
>> for the first round in Jan 2012.
>>
>> as Amr said, public interest can be broad and having several
>> interpretations, we can see that on GAC advices to request content policy
>> via TLD. However, for applicant support, we also found support from the GAC
>> to the recommendation made by the WG.
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Rafik
>>
>>
>> 2013/12/3 Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel at gmail.com>
>>
>>> Hi Amr! I have no particular attachment to this expression, we can use
>>> whatever suits our discussion. Or we can avoid definitions and focus on
>>> concrete proposals of what to do with the revenues that would benefit the
>>> wider community. My point was just that revenues should not be entreasured
>>> by ICANN or be appropriated by private actors in the chain, but put to good
>>> use. What are the areas under ICANN's mandate in which additional resources
>>> could benefit non-commercial interests? Foster development of the Internet?
>>> That is what I am mulling over and would love to have company :)
>>>
>>> Marília
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:44 PM, Amr Elsadr <aelsadr at egyptig.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Marilia,
>>>>
>>>> I share your interest in this process and its outcome, however like
>>>> you, am not as informed on it as I would like to be. Reading up on this is
>>>> on my “to do” list, but I do have one observation:
>>>>
>>>> I personally have a problem with the term “public interest”. I do not
>>>> believe there is a standard or agreed upon definition of the term. It is
>>>> largely subjective as far as I can tell. If you ask a lawyer active in
>>>> civil society work in Brazil what the public interest is, I doubt you will
>>>> get the same response if you ask a state-security officer in Egypt (for
>>>> example). Forgive me if I’m a bit touchy with the term. I’ve had some
>>>> unpleasant experience with it in the past.
>>>>
>>>> If there has been a discussion on this list about the auctions, I have
>>>> missed it. If NCUC does have a position or would like to adopt one, I hope
>>>> we can agree on specific proposals on what we believe should be done with
>>>> auction revenues, and not use abstract terms like “pubic interest”.
>>>>
>>>> Just a few thoughts, and as always, I am agreeable to being corrected.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Amr
>>>>
>>>> On Dec 2, 2013, at 6:35 PM, Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear all,
>>>>
>>>> I am trying to understand better the new gTLD program auctions and,
>>>> more specifically, to understand what are the feasible options to invest
>>>> the revenue in a way that is public interest oriented and maybe development
>>>> oriented as well.
>>>>
>>>> Has NCUC reached a common position about the auctions? If not, I would
>>>> like to join others who would be interested to focus on that. I am sorry if
>>>> this topic has already been discussed on the list before I join. If so, I
>>>> will search the archives.
>>>>
>>>> It is my understanding that a proposal from civil society with a public
>>>> interest orientation could be supported by some govts as well. Actually,
>>>> some have been looking for inputs on this matter.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance for any information you can share about this.
>>>>
>>>> Marília
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> *Marília Maciel*
>>>> Pesquisadora Gestora
>>>> Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito Rio
>>>>
>>>> Researcher and Coordinator
>>>> Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law School
>>>> http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts
>>>>
>>>> DiploFoundation associate
>>>> www.diplomacy.edu
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>>> Pesquisadora Gestora
>>> Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade - FGV Direito Rio
>>>
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>>> Center for Technology & Society - FGV Law School
>>> http://direitorio.fgv.br/cts
>>>
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>>> www.diplomacy.edu
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